The National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) has consummated a tripartite inter-governmental relationship with the Republic of Romania and the Swedish Government on technology development in Nigeria.
Speaking when she led the Managing Director of COPS Nigeria limited, Mr. Simon Naoun and the Executive Director Mr. Joseph Abi Saab on a courtesy call to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, Ag Director General NOTAP Dr. Mrs. Idoreyin Imiyoho said it was time Nigeria began to encourage indigenous technological capabilities.
According to her, it was unacceptable that the country continue to rely on imported technology.
A press statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations & Protocol NOTAP Mr. Solomon Nshem, quoted the Ag. DG was asserting that the Office has evolved some strategic programmes and projects aimed at encouraging Nigerian researchers to undertake demand-driven researches rather than the conventional research for the purposes of career progression.
While noting that the action would drive awareness on the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) to the economic sustainability of the nation, the Ag DG said the partnership will help the Office achieve its mandate.
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology commended NOTAP for the foresight and expressed the ministry’s full support for the partnership.
In the same vein, the Managing Director of COPS Nigeria limited Mr. Simon Naoun disclosed that Nigeria is their choice investment destination saying they are willing to provide expertise in drone technology with an assembling plant in Nigeria, satellite development, scientific education tools, as well as investment in research and development (R&D).
